A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1959600 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1960990 epoch_slot_no: 16990 block_no: 1959508 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2018-12-21 20:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70d592a92e6f069176a73057f5fcc6f9166080ad2c052983faa017266e39f596Block Operator
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